News & events

Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2019 by Hurunui Waiau Water Zone Committee Deputy Chair Ken Hughey

Hurunui Waiau Water Zone Committee Deputy Chair Ken Hughey* reflects on what it means to participate in water resource management.

Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2019

The Waihinaunui stream has received ongoing assistance from Whitby Place resident Roger Dempsey, who has taken it upon himself to beautify the urban stream.

Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2019 by Arapata Reuben, Zone Committee Chair

A word from Arapata Reuben, Christchurch West Melton Chair, on the success of lasts months field trip, the Storminator™ project and sustainable farming methods.

Date: Thu, 30 May 2019

John Cooke joined the Waimakariri Zone Committee as a Ngāi Tūāhuriri representative to improve the quality of local waterways and protect mahinga kai.

Date: Mon, 27 May 2019

The Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee recently held a meeting at Lake Middleton and discovered its value for recreation and biodiversity.

Date: Mon, 20 May 2019

“Vision and Pines”, a music festival to be held at Balmoral Reserve camping ground, will start a conservation project led by Hurunui young people.

Date: Mon, 20 May 2019 by John Faulkner, Chair, Hurunui Waiau Zone Committee

An update from Hurunui Zone Committee chair on the notified Plan Change 1 to the HWRRP and the Zone Committee's future focus.

Date: Mon, 13 May 2019 by Dave Ashby, Waimakariri Water Zone Committee Chair

Zone committee focusing on priority catchment areas to address water challenges.

Date: Thu, 9 May 2019

Jen Coombes talks about successful actions from volunteering.

Date: Thu, 9 May 2019

When Kaikōura inanga (whitebait) needed a hand in hatching last month, Kaikōura’s zone team were right there ready to assist.

Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 by Ted Howard- Chair Kaikōura Water Zone Committee

Shedding light on fresh water mātaitai reserves and the importance of protecting them.

Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2019

David Ashby joined the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee to encourage fellow farmers to consider the environment when making decisions on-farm.